Michelle Obama has revealed that she and her husband Barack were due to see Rob Reiner on the night of his death.

On Sunday (14 December), the legendary Hollywood director and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found stabbed to death at their Los Angeles home. Nick Reiner, the couple’s son, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday (15 December), the former first lady said that she was supposed to see the couple, whom she has “known for many years”.

She added: “Unlike some people, Rob and Michelle are some of the most decent and courageous people you ever want to know. They are not deranged or crazy; they are passionate people.”

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• A man on Reddit married his late best friend’s girlfriend years after the friend died in a car accident
• He helped raise his friend’s daughter from infancy and was called “dad” for years
• The teen later accused him and her mother of cheating and rejected the parental bond

A man sought support from the Reddit community following a painful family conflict that left him questioning choices he believed were made out of love and loyalty.

The father shared his story in an emotional post, asking whether he and his wife were wrong for marrying after tragedy bonded them together.

“Seventeen years ago my best friend died in a car crash with his entire family,” he wrote, explaining that they were all just 20 years old at the time. His friend’s girlfriend was six months pregnant and had been cut off by her religious family, leaving her “completely alone.”

The Reddit poster explained that he stepped in to help however he could while still a college student. “Eventually a couple of years later because I was helping her with babysitting and stuff we just fell for each other,” he wrote, emphasizing that their relationship developed slowly.

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They married when the child, Emily, was 5 years old, and the bond between them felt natural and loving. “She started calling me dad which was so nice,” he shared, describing how meaningful that moment was to him.

Over time, they welcomed three more children together, but Emily remained just as cherished. “Emily is still our baby girl and there has never been any difference in treatment between her and the others,” he wrote, adding, “I love her very much.”

That sense of security was shaken when Emily, now a teenager, suddenly stopped calling him dad. “A couple of months ago she stopped calling me dad and started calling me by my name,” he wrote, admitting he initially thought it was a phase.

The issue came to a head on his 37th birthday when he asked her directly why she had changed. “She told me because I’m not her dad and just her stepdad,” he recalled, stunned by the blunt response.

Emily then made an accusation that cut even deeper, claiming her parents had betrayed her biological father. “She accused me and her mom of cheating on my late friend,” he wrote, firmly stating that “there was nothing between us prior to that.”

Confused and hurt, the father struggled to understand where the idea came from. “She’s known about how her dad was because I wanted to keep his memory alive,” he explained, adding that the timing made no sense to him. Now he’s wondering if he was wrong for marrying his late best friend’s girlfriend.

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Reddit commenters quickly rallied around him, suggesting an outside influence may be at play. One person wrote, “Someone on her dad’s side has told her this,” adding that grief can cause people to place blame unfairly.

“Is she only mad at you, or her mom also? If she’s still okay with her mom, perhaps mom should be the one to have a talk with her and reassure her about the true story,” another wrote. “Maybe your wife can also find out where she got this version of things. I think you need to know the source.”

Others encouraged patience and open communication rather than defensiveness. “Talk to her,” another commenter advised, suggesting family therapy and reassurance that her feelings mattered.

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Suffering bouts of nervousness or struggling to concentrate in mid-life could be an early warning sign of dementia, experts claim.

British scientists who tracked more than 5,000 adults over the age of 55 for more than two decades found that people showing clusters of specific depressive symptoms were significantly more likely to develop the condition later in life.

Those most at risk had five or more out of six warning signs, including worsening anxiety, difficulty concentrating, an inability to face up to problems, a lack of warmth or affection towards others, and a loss of self-confidence.

Another red flag was dissatisfaction with how everyday tasks were carried out.

Researchers said the findings, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, could give doctors a way to spot people at risk of dementia years before memory loss and confusion set in.

Almost one million people in the UK are currently living with dementia – a figure expected to soar as the population ages.

The condition has no cure, but experts say identifying those at risk as early as possible could allow doctors to encourage lifestyle changes that may help slow its progression.

Depression has long been known to be common in people with dementia, but the researchers said this was one of the first studies to track specific mental health symptoms over decades to see how they relate to the disease later in life.

Scientists, who tracked more than 5,000 over 55s, found that those who had five or more of six specific symptoms of depression, were at higher risk of developing the condition later on

Dr Philipp Frank – a research fellow in the mental health of older people at University College London and the study’s lead author – said the findings suggest dementia risk is linked to specific depressive symptoms, rather than depression as a whole.

‘Our findings show that dementia risk is linked to a handful of depressive symptoms rather than depression as a whole,’ he said.

‘This symptom-level approach gives us a much clearer picture of who may be more vulnerable decades before dementia develops.

‘Everyday symptoms that many people experience in midlife appear to carry important information about long-term brain health.

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‘Paying attention to these patterns could open new opportunities for early prevention.’

In the study, researchers analysed health data from 5,811 adults aged between 45 and 69, with an average age of 55.

Participants were asked detailed questions about their mental health, covering 30 common depressive symptoms. Over a follow-up period of 23 years, 586 people went on to develop dementia.

Those who reported five or more of the six key depressive symptoms were found to have a 27 per cent higher risk of developing the condition compared with people who did not report low mood.

In particular, volunteers who reported that they had lost confidence in themselves in midlife appeared to carry a 51 per cent increased risk of dementia in later life.

People who said they were ‘not able to face up to their problems’ had a 49 per cent increased risk.

Reporting ‘not feeling warmth and affection for others’ had a 44 per cent raised risk while feeling nervous and ‘strung up’ held a 34 per cent rise of a third in risk of dementia later in life.

Those who were not satisfied with the way tasks are carried out had a 33 per cent increased risk of dementia more than 20 years later, while those who reported difficulties concentrating had a 29 per cent elevated risk.

Writing in The Lancet Psychiatry, the scientists said: ‘A distinct set of midlife depressive symptoms was associated with an increased risk of dementia, suggesting that these symptoms might be early markers of underlying neurodegenerative processes.’ 

Commenting on the paper, Dr Richard Oakley, associate director of research and innovation at Alzheimer’s Society, said: ‘The connection between dementia and depression is complicated. 

‘It’s encouraging to see this new observational study begin to unpick how dementia and depression are interlinked.

‘However, more research is needed to confirm whether these six symptoms also apply to women and ethnic minorities.

‘It’s important to note that not everyone who has depression will go on to develop dementia, and people with dementia won’t necessarily develop depression.’

Dementia claims 76,000 lives each year and is the UK’s biggest killer — usually from problems arising from a weakened immune system, such as pneumonia or difficulty swallowing.

Costs to the UK economy, including that of the round-the-clock care many need as dementia takes hold, is an eye-watering £42 billion a year, according to the charity Alzheimer’s Society. 

That figure will double by 2040, it warns.

Earlier this month, the Daily Mail launched its Defeating Dementia campaign, in association with Alzheimer’s Society, to raise awareness of the disease, increase early diagnosis, boost research and improve care.

Scientists now believe around 45 per cent of all cases of dementia may be preventable or — at the very least — that the symptoms can be delayed, in some cases for many years, allowing everyone to live longer, healthier lives.

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Keir Starmer previously said he believes ‘the principle of an independent trusted BBC is really important and should be defended’ amid legal threats from Donald Trump

Donald Trump has filed a multibillion pound defamation lawsuit against the BBC (Image: Getty Images)

Keir Starmer is under pressure to stand up for the BBC against Donald Trump’s “outrageous legal threat”.

The Prime Minister last month said he believes “the principle of an independent trusted BBC is really important and should be defended”.

But he is being urged to take a stronger stance against the US President, who overnight filed a multibillion pound defamation lawsuit against the BBC for selectively editing one of his speeches in an episode of Panorama.

The BBC said documents filed at a court in Florida asked for five billion dollars (£3.7 billion) in damages for defamation, as well as the same amount for a claim of violating trade practices.

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Last month, the broadcaster apologised to Mr Trump over the edit of the Panorama episode, which led to the resignations of the BBC’s director general, Tim Davie, and its head of news, Deborah Turness. But the BBC rejected the Republican politician’s demands for compensation and said there was no “basis for a defamation claim”.

According to the Associated Press, the 33-page lawsuit accuses the organisation of broadcasting a “false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious depiction of President Trump”, calling it “a brazen attempt to interfere in and influence” the 2024 US presidential election.

It also accused the BBC of “splicing together two entirely separate parts of President Trump’s speech on January 6, 2021” in order to “intentionally misrepresent the meaning of what President Trump said”.

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Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey accused Mr Trump’s White House of wanting to “interfere in our democracy” and called on Mr Starmer to take action. He said: “Keir Starmer needs to stand up for the BBC against Trump’s outrageous legal threat and protect licence fee payers from being hit in the pocket.

“The Trump administration has clearly set out they want to interfere in our democracy, which includes undermining our national broadcaster. The Prime Minister needs to make clear this is unacceptable.”

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Health minister Stephen Kinnock said the BBC is right to “stand firm” in the face of Mr Trump’s defamation lawsuit.

Mr Kinnock told Sky News: “I think they have apologised for one or two of the mistakes that were made in that Panorama programme, but they’ve also been very clear that there is no case to answer in terms of Mr Trump’s accusations on the broader point about libel or defamation.

“So, you know, I think it’s right that the BBC stands firm on that point. Yes, there were some mistakes made in that particular piece of film, but I think the broader argument that they were making; they’re right to stick by their guns on that and I hope that they will continue to do so.”

He said the Labour Party would “always stand up for the BBC as a vitally important institution”.

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Search and rescue operations were continuing in the Moroccan town of Safi after flash floods killed at least 37 people.

Drought-hit Morocco often experiences severe weather, but Sunday’s flooding in the coastal town is the deadliest such disaster in at least a decade.

A muddy torrent swept cars and bins from the streets of Safi, which lies roughly 300km (190 miles) south of the capital, Rabat.

The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM), Morocco’s national weather forecaster, has warned that further thunderstorms are likely over the next three days in several regions, including Safi.

Survivors are still receiving treatment at the town’s Mohammed V Hospital, with two remaining in intensive care, according to local officials.

Schools have been closed as mud and debris continue to clog the streets.

Safi is known as a centre for arts and crafts, particularly terracotta pottery, and its streets were left strewn with shattered bowls and tajines.

The Moroccan prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation to determine whether anyone bears responsibility for the scale of the damage, according to the official news agency MAP.

Addressing parliament, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch said: “Thirty-seven millimetres (1.5 inches) of rain fell in a short period, hitting the historic Bab Chabaa district of Safi, which is crossed by a river, and causing the deaths of numerous merchants and workers.”

As the waters receded, a landscape of mud and overturned cars was revealed. Civil Protection units and residents soon started clearing the debris.

Morocco is enduring its seventh consecutive year of severe drought, and last year was the North African kingdom’s hottest on record.

Climate change has made storms more intense, as a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture and warmer seas can spur weather systems.

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The rate of UK unemployment rose to a four-year high of 5.1% in the three months to October, as the labour market showed signs of further weakening before last month’s budget.

Wage growth excluding bonuses fell to 4.6% in October, from 4.7% the previous month.

The latest figures estimated the number of employees on payrolls plunged by 38,000 during November to 30.3 million in further evidence of a weakened jobs market.

The number of people receiving unemployment benefits also increased, indicating lay-offs by employers were also a factor in the latest figures.

Economists polled by Reuters had anticipated the rise in the unemployment rate to 5.1% in October, up from 5% in the previous month.

The jobless rate is the highest since the first quarter of 2021 – but with the pandemic era stripped out, it is the highest since early 2016.

The ONS said younger workers in particular were struggling in the difficult hiring climate.

Liz McKeown, the ONS director of economic statistics, said: “The overall picture continues to be of a weakening labour market.

“The number of employees on payroll has fallen again, reflecting subdued hiring activity, while firms told us there were fewer jobs in the latest period.”

The work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadden, said: “There are over 350,000 more people in work this year and the rate of inactivity is at its joint lowest in over five years, but today’s figures underline the scale of the challenge we’ve inherited.”

Unemployment has been rising steadily since late 2023. In the three months to December 2023 the unemployment rate was 3.9%. By the time of the general election in July 2024 it was 4.2%, before rising to 5% in the three months to September 2025.

A recent study by the Resolution Foundation found that young people had borne the brunt of rising joblessness, with an extra 415,000 people under the age of 26 swelling the unemployment figures from October 2020 to September 2025.

Wages have remained higher than inflation for much of the past two years, although much of the extra disposable income, especially at the top half of the income scale, has been saved rather than spent.

Inflation has increased from below 2% last year to 3.8% in the summer before falling back to 3.6% in the latest figures covering October.

The fall in inflation, coupled with weak growth, is expected to persuade the Bank of England to cut interest rates when policymakers meet on Thursday. A fall in the cost of borrowing from 4% to 3.75% would ease the pressure on indebted households and businesses, potentially limiting further increases in unemployment during 2026.

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The US military says it has carried out strikes on three boats it has accused of trafficking drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing eight people.

The US Southern Command posted footage of the strikes on social media and said the vessels were “transiting along known narco-trafficking routes… and were engaged in narco-trafficking”.

More than 20 vessels in the Pacific and the Caribbean have been targeted in recent months, killing at least 90 people, as part of President Donald Trump’s escalating campaign against gangs he accuses of transporting drugs in the region.

Some experts say the strikes could violate laws governing armed conflict.

The Trump administration has accused Venezuela of funnelling narcotics into the US and has intensified its efforts to isolate President Nicolas Maduro in recent months.

Thousands of troops and the USS Gerald Ford have been positioned within striking distance of Venezuela.

On 10 December, US forces seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, which it claimed was being used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran in an “illicit oil shipping network supporting foreign terrorist organisations”.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil called the seizure “international piracy” and has claimed Trump wants Venezuela’s energy resources.

The South American nation – home to some of the world’s largest proven oil reserves – also accuses Washington of seeking to steal its resources.

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A shopkeeper who tackled one of the Bondi Beach gunmen told his cousin to tell his family he “went down to save people’s lives” before he stepped in to act.

Ahmed al-Ahmed, a father-of-two from Sydney, was seen tackling one of the gunmen before wrestling his weapon away from him during an antisemitic terrorist attack at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Sydney on Sunday.

Video footage of Mr Ahmed intervening circulated widely on social media following the attack.

He was at the beach with his cousin Jozay Alkanj, who told the Sydney Morning Herald that Mr Ahmed asked him to pass a message to his family before he acted.

Mr Alkanj said Mr Ahmed told him: “I’m going to die – please see my family [and tell them] that I went down to save people’s lives.”

Mr Ahmed’s family previously said he was in hospital with bullet wounds to his arm and hand, but was in “good spirits”.

His father said his actions showed the 43-year-old’s impulse to protect people as he called him a “hero of Australia”.

Speaking to ABC Australia through a translator, Mohamed Fateh al-Ahmed said: “His friend told him, ‘Let’s go have coffee at Bondi.’

“They got there and were shocked to see armed men firing weapons at terrorists.

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Ahmed al-Ahmed has received widespread praise for tackling one of the Bondi Beach attackers (Social Media)

“Their lives were in danger. He noticed one of the armed men in a distance, from him hiding behind a tree.

“My son is a hero, he served with the police and in the central security forces, and he has the impulse to protect people.

“When he saw people lying on the ground, and the blood everywhere, immediately his conscience and his soul compelled him to pounce on one of the terrorists and to rid him of his weapon.

“I feel pride and honour, because my son is a hero of Australia.”

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Ahmed is currently recovering in hospital after suffering gunshot wounds to his arm (Chris Minns)

Mr Ahmed’s parents told the broadcaster he had moved to Australia from Syria in 2006, while they had only arrived in the country months ago after years separated from their son.

The Times reports that Mr Ahmed’s lawyer Sam Issa visited him in hospital today and gave an update on his condition.

Mr Issa said: “He said he’d do it again. But the pain has started to take a toll on him. He’s not well at all. He’s riddled with bullets. Our hero is struggling at the moment.”

His mother, Malakeh Hasan al-Ahmed, said she is proud of her “do-gooder” son.

She told ABC Australia through a translator: “I’m proud that my son was helping people. He saved lives, souls. God would not harm him because he was a do-gooder.

“He saw they were dying and people were losing their lives, and when that guy ran out of ammo, he took it from him, but he was hit. We pray that God saves him.”

New South Wales Police have confirmed that 16 people have died following the shooting, including one suspected gunman.

Australian police said a 50-year-old man and his 24-year-old son, named in local media as Sajid and Naveed Akram, were the suspects.

Sajid was shot by police and died at the scene but Naveed Akram, who was wounded, is expected to survive his injuries and face criminal charges.

The two gunmen opened fire on a crowd celebrating the start of Hanukkah at Campbell Parade on the Sydney beach.

A further 40 people are being treated for a range of serious injuries, including two police officers, according to the force, who have confirmed the mass shooting was a terrorist incident that was “designed to target the Jewish community”.

Chris Minns, the premier of New South Wales, told a press conference in Sydney that the attack represents “some of our worst fears about terrorism”, but he hailed Mr Ahmed as a “genuine hero” as he described footage of the incident as “unbelievable”.

“A man walking up to a gunman who had fired on the community and single-handedly disarming him, putting his own life at risk to save the lives of countless other people,” he added.

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As holiday cheer fills your home during this time of year, so does the dirt and grime that all your guests leave behind. 

If you’re still holding on to that loud, bulky corded vacuum, it might be time to upgrade to a high-quality cleaning tool — one that doesn’t require an outlet and will get you through the holidays and beyond. Right now at Amazon, the Vacusion Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, that more than 1,000 shoppers snagged in the past month, is down to $72. With three powerful suction modes, according to users, and a 150-watt motor, this vacuum effortlessly sucks up crumbs, dirt, dust, and debris from carpets and hard flooring alike. 

It weighs less than six pounds, making it ideal for daily messes and spills. Plus, it comes with a fleet of LED lights that illuminate floors to highlight fine dust, so nothing gets missed.

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The motorized brush head swivels up to 180 degrees sideways and 90 degrees vertically, so maneuvering around bulky furniture is a breeze. It’s also equipped with a brush head that doesn’t tangle, which keeps hair and pet fur from wrapping around the roller. 

The compact vacuum cleaner can also be converted into a handheld device for above-the-floor messes. Attachments include a dust brush and a crevice tool for cleaning upholstery, stairs, and other hard-to-reach areas. You can even extend the tube to reach high-up spots that collect dust, like ceiling fans and the tops of refrigerators.

“A handy and powerful cleaning partner!”, exclaimed one reviwer. “It looks sleek, feels lightweight, and works amazingly well on both carpet and hardwood floors. The suction power is surprisingly strong for its size, and the LED display makes it easy to check battery life and modes.”

Another shopper enthused that it’s “better than” their Dyson vacuum. They added, “It is quieter than our Dyson V10. [It] also picks up our golden retriever’s hair better.”  And another reviewer wrote they didn’t know “how dirty” their carpets were until using this vacuum. “The best part is, it gets the edges, where the carpet meets the wall, better than any vacuum I own.”

Head to Amazon now to snag the Vacusion Cordless Vacuum Cleaner while it’s on sale for just $72 and keep scrolling for more discounted floor cleaners. 

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Donald Trump Jr is engaged to Bettina Anderson after a whirlwind romance that began just over a year ago.

The president was speaking at a Christmas White House reception when he shared the news that his eldest son and his girlfriend are set to be married. 

After embracing his father, Trump Jr took to the microphone to tell attendees that he was at ‘a loss for words.’ 

‘I want to thank Bettina for that one word: yes!’ he joked. 

Trump Jr revealed he was unsure about whether his new bride-to-be would actually accept his proposal as he got down on one knee. 

‘When you go down there, it’s like, you’re gonna go, and you’re trying to ask, and you’re not sure what the answer’s gonna be. It’s always a little bit rough. But she said yes, which is a big win for the end of the year.’ 

The crowd at the White House then applauded and cheered as the 38-year-old Anderson spoke, first thanking the president and First Lady Melania Trump. 

‘Wow, what a privilege it is to be here at the White House, Mr President, thank you so much for hosting this incredible party, and to our First Lady, these decorations, am I right, aren’t they unbelievable?’

Donald Trump Jr (pictured right) has become engaged to Bettina Anderson (pictured left) in announcement presided over by his father (pictured center) at the White House

Anderson looked elegant in a red, strapless gown as she beamed about her engagement. 

‘This has really been the most unforgettable weekend of my life, and I get to marry the love of my life, and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world!’

President Trump then offered his future daughter-in-law a kiss and two words – ‘good luck’ – as the crowd applauded again.

The Daily Mail has reached out to the White House for comment. 

Don Jr, 47, began dating Anderson in spring 2024 and in September 2024, was caught locking lips with the Florida socialite.

DailyMail.com exclusively obtained photos at the time that showed the two kissing during an intimate date at a Palm Beach restaurant. 

Afterwards, a source said Don Jr.’s dalliance with Bettina was an open secret in the ritzy Florida town, and that they were spotted enjoying each other’s company frequently despite not having publicly split from ex-girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle.

Then, in early December 2024, Don Jr. and Bettina were spotted enjoying a romantic night out together.

Bettina said: ‘This has really been the most unforgettable weekend of my life and I get to marry the love of my life and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world!’

The pair have appeared off and on throughout 2025, including at high profile events like the president’s trip to the Super Bowl in New Orleans

The pair have appeared at high profile events, including the president’s trip to the Super Bowl in New Orleans and Trump’s March address to Congress, throughout 2025.

Sources told The Daily Mail that many began speculating wedding bells were near when Anderson took center stage at an official dinner held in honor of Saudi Arabia.

MAGA insiders told the Daily Mail that Anderson’s appearance in a dazzling Safiyaa teal caped gown set tongues wagging.

‘Don is in love with Bettina,’ one insider said, ‘He is telling friends “This is the woman I love.”

‘His dad loves her. They all feel she is classy and has an impeccable fashion sense.

‘Don brought her to the most high profile White House gala so proudly.’

Anderson was photographed with Don Jr’s half-sister Tiffany Trump, 32, and her husband Michael Boulos, 28. 

Tiffany and Michael married in 2022 at her father’s Mar-a-Lago estate. 

Sources told The Daily Mailthat many began speculating wedding bells were near when Anderson took center stage at an official dinner held in honor of Saudi Arabia where she was photographed with Don Jr (pictured left), his sister Tiffany (pictured center right) and Tiffany’s husband, Michael Boulous (pictured right) 

Bettina Anderson is pictured in a smart navy gown as she prepared to attend Tuesday’s White House gala in honor of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Her presence at the dinner, which was also attended by First Lady Melania Trump, 55, indicates just how quickly Anderson has become part of the Trump inner circle.

Anderson was born into one of Palm Beach’s old-money banking families, the daughter of Palm Beach society couple Harry Loy Anderson Jr, a banker, and his wife Inger, an immigrant from Sweden.

Best known as H. Loy, the elder Anderson became president of a small bank, Worth Avenue National Bank, in 1970 then went on to take over a slew of other financial institutions.

Bettina’s mother was a model at New York’s Eileen Ford agency in the 1970s and 1980s who started an exercise regimen patterned after the era’s guru, Jane Fonda.

Through a network of old-time society members formed at the black-tie galas organized on the island of Palm Beach during the winter, H. Loy became the moneyed set’s go-to banker.

That put him in contact with people like Herbert ‘Peter’ Pulitzer, scion of the publishing fortune whose first marriage to Lilly Pulitzer planted the seeds of a clothing empire, and second marriage to Roxanne Pulitzer made him a household name in the early 1980s.

Anderson was known to be Peter Pulitzer’s best friend and stood by him during his divorce from Roxanne. 

With clients like Pulitzer and his presence on the boards of top Palm Beach charities like the American Red Cross, the Hanley-Hazelden Foundation, the YMCA, Holocaust Memorial Foundation, Leukemia Foundation and Boy Scouts of America, Bettina’s dad was able to give his family a decadent, extravagant lifestyle while organizing parties where the guests of honor mingled with live elephants and pythons.

The president and his eldest son were seen embracing before Don Jr shared his joy at his engagement to socialite Anderson, in a video posted to social media by Trump ally Laura Loomer Monday evening 

Bettina’s parents had six children whose births were spread over 20 years, four girls and two boys. Bettina has a twin sister, Kristina.

H. Loy died in 2006 of Alzheimer’s, according to his obituary, after he famously turned to religion and became an elder in the local Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Bettina and her siblings were raised with the proverbial silver spoon and sent to the finest private schools that Palm Beach and the country had to offer.

Don Jr was married to first wife Vanessa from 2005 to 2018 and have five children.

The pair appear to still be on good terms, as Vanessa attended a reception at the White House Sunday evening and was shouted out by President Trump. 

He dated Kimberly Guilfoyle, a Fox News host now serving as the president’s ambassador to Greece, from 2018 to 2024. 

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